Frederick V. “Fred” Joy Sr., 71, of Wellsville, Ohio passed away on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Fred was born Feb. 16, 1951, the son of the late Arnold D. and Catherine (Fowler) Joy. He was a graduate of Wellsville High School Class of 1969 and lived in the area his entire life. Fred married Lora Hamilton on Nov. 15, 1969 and spent the next 40 years with her until her death in 2009.
Fred held various jobs throughout his lifetime. He worked at Crucible Steel, Eljers in Salem, driving truck and working as a custodian for Wellsville School District. In his spare time, he was a coach for Wellsville Little League. Fred was also a founding member of the Wellsville Touchdown Club, an organization of which he was very proud.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his two sons, Fred (Susan) Joy and Jason (Katlyn) Joy, both of Wellsville; grandchildren Ashley, Tiffany, Josie and Haisley Joy; and great-grandchildren Milani and Greyson. Fred also leaves behind his sister, Virginia Mason; and five brothers, James, Louis, Ernest, Roger and Richard Joy; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Fred was a true friend to all and will be greatly missed.
Along with his parents and wife, Fred was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Quarterman, and four brothers, David, Curtis, Thomas and Edgar Joy.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. at Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists-MacLean Chapel, Riverside Avenue, Wellsville. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. with Pastor Dirk Hall from The Living Well Church officiating.
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